Red hindin Florida (Atlantic)
Epinephelus guttatus
The rule in Florida (Atlantic)
Florida (Atlantic)’s own rule for red hind in state waters, out to 3 nautical miles.
Counts toward an aggregate limit: Atlantic 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
FWC 2026· checked Open
Beyond 3 miles: federal waters
A different rule past the 3-mile line, written by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Where the two differ, the water you are in decides.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
How to tell it
Pale body evenly covered in bright red spots — the 'strawberry grouper'. More on the red hind page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for red hind in Florida (Atlantic)?
No size limit.
How many red hind can you keep in Florida (Atlantic)?
Up to 3 within 3-grouper aggregate. It counts toward an aggregate: Atlantic 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is red hind season in Florida (Atlantic)?
Open May 1-Dec 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
How current is this Florida (Atlantic) red hind rule?
Source: FWC 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.